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South River — Streams 43.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, New Hampshire · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 575899
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in York County, New Hampshire, South River — a stream — lies 43.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Ossipee River in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575899, South River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in York County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
South River sits at 43.78488° N, 70.95690° W (DMS 43°47′06″ N, 70°57′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.70037° N, 70.99831° W (DMS 43°42′01″ N, 70°59′54″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside South River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
The South River is a 10.6-mile-long (17.1 km) river in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Ossipee River, which flows east to the Saco River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South River — 43.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.785°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South River track the nearby Mill Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South River located?
South River is in York County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is South River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575899 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
Wikidata: Q7568324.